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Members of the first cohort of the Haitian National Police (HNP) specialised training course, participate in the closing ceremony and presentation of certificates on Friday (Dec. 8) at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine.

Jamaica Helping to Build Capacity of Haitian Police

The Government of Jamaica is partnering with the Canadian Government to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Haitian National Police (HNP). The first 16-member cohort of the HNP were equipped in security screening interview techniques during a recently concluded one-week...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), shakes hands with Chilean Ambassador, His Excellency José Antonio Cabedo Espinosa, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on December 7.

PHOTOS: Dr Chang Meets with Chilean Ambassador

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn

26 Westmoreland Stakeholders Complete Psychological First Aid Training

Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, delivers remarks during Monday’s (December 4) citizenship ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Additional 33 Persons Granted Jamaican Citizenship

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), along with (from left) Head, Corporate Communications Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Senior Superintendent of Police, Stephanie Lindsay and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fitz Bailey, at the handover of 74 new bikes, valued at $63.913 million, to the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), at the Office of the Police Commissioner in Kingston, on December 1.

Police Going After Criminals This Christmas

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (left) and Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner Gary McKenzie (right) lead a team from the Jamaica Constabulary Force in riding some of the motorbikes received during a handover ceremony held at the Office of the Police Commissioner in Kingston, on December 1.

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PSTEB Gets 74 New Bikes

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) today (December 1) received an additional 74 new bikes, valued at $63.913 million. This will take the total number of motorcycles acquired for the JCF since financial year 2018/2019 to 435 at a cost of more than $300 million. Speaking at the handover ceremony at the Office of...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is shown several of the 74 new motorcycles for the Jamaica Constabulary Force by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right), during Friday’s (December 1) handover ceremony at the Police Commissioner’s Office in Kingston. Others (from left, background) are Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey and Commanding Officer, Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police Gary McKenzie

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Quick Action by JCF Response Teams Net Significant Outcomes

Since the start of the year, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Quick Response Teams have effected more than 1,000 arrests, seized 19 firearms and issued more than 13,000 traffic tickets. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, made the disclosure during a ceremony at the Police Commissioner’s Office in Kingston on Friday (December 1) to hand over 74 motorcycles to...

Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers, delivers the keynote address on behalf of the Minister of State, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, at a graduation ceremony held at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in St. Andrew today (November 30).

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Women Graduate at South Camp Adult Correctional Centre

Fifty women at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston graduated today (November 30). Under the programme, the HEART/NSTA Trust provided training and job certification in cosmetology, sewing, data operations at Level 2, customer service delivery at Level 2, and other courses. Two Correctional Officers also participated in the training. In an address at the ceremony, delivered by Chief...

Digital padlock icon, cyber security network and data protection technology on virtual interface screen.

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Data Protection Act Takes Effect Today

The new Data Protection Act comes into effect today (Dec. 1), providing greater safeguards for the handling of the personal information of Jamaicans held in physical or electronic form. The legislation, which was passed in 2020, is poised to transform the way organisations manage personal data, including the collection, storage, utilisation, disclosure, and disposal. Entities, particularly those that process personal...

Pictured is His Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Norman Manley. The naming and commissioning ceremony was held at the Port Royal Cruise Terminal in Kingston on November 29. It is the latest addition to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) fleet.

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JDF Gets New Offshore Patrol Vessel

Jamaica’s maritime security and blue economy received a further boost with the naming and commissioning into service of a new offshore patrol vessel, His Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Norman Manley. It is the latest addition to the fleet of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and will be employed in fulfilling the traditional roles of the 1st District JDF Coast Guard....

New Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables perform a march past at the passing out parade held on Wednesday (November 29), at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

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New Constables Urged to Apply Training

New Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables are being urged to call on their training as they undertake the task of serving and protecting the people of Jamaica. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who made the call while addressing a passing out parade at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Wednesday...

Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 28. Listening are State Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament West Rural St. Andrew Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left), and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.

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Mocho to Get Modern Police Station

Residents of Mocho and surrounding communities in Clarendon North Central are to benefit from the establishment of a modern police station. The facility will increase the safety and security of citizens, while improving the work conditions of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) members. Member of Parliament (MP) and Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, made the disclosure during his...